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Community
2 months ago
Memorial to be held Tuesday morning for Charles R. Obaugh Jr.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Christ United Methodist Church in Staunton.

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Local
2 months ago
Louisa County releases statement regarding Rockingham County bus crash

According to a statement from Louisa County, the Rockingham County school bus was involved in an accident on Jefferson Highway near Jouett Elementary late this morning.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Trial date set for two Waynesboro police officers indicted for alleged on-duty crimes

According to online records, a judge set an October 10 trial date for Corporal Jacob Moore and Officer Joseph Meadows during a plea hearing this morning in Waynesboro Circuit Court.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Harrisonburg man arrested for alleged animal cruelty has one charge dropped; returns to court next week

The Harrisonburg man who was arrested earlier this year in connection with an animal cruelty case had one of his charges dropped.

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Community
3 months ago
RCPS teacher named 2025 Mel Miller Outstanding Social Studies Leader of the Year

Beau Dickenson has been named the 2025 Mel Miller Outstanding Social Studies Leader of the year by the National Social Studies Leaders Association.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Former RCPS teacher pleads guilty to sexually abusing student

According to online records, John Rose IV pleaded guilty to four counts of taking indecent liberties with a minor during a hearing Tuesday in Bedford County Circuit Court.

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Former Staunton City School Board Chair reaches plea in embezzlement case

According to online records, Natasha McCurdy pled guilty to an amended misdemeanor charge of embezzlement during a hearing this week in Staunton Circuit Court.

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Community
3 months ago
‘The Link’ developers miss deadline for City Council consideration

City Manager Ande Banks made the announcement during this week’s meeting where he said the facilitation team and developers will meet and hope to finalize the details on what the structure will look like in the next week and hold meetings by the end of September or early October.

Community
3 months ago
Beverley Street Studio School in Staunton closing in December

STAUNTON, VA (Rocktown Now) — After 33 years of service, the Beverley Street Studio […]

Community
3 months ago
Mary Baldwin University President resigns

Co-chairs of the school’s board of trustees, confirmed that Jeff Stein resigned Tuesday as president of the Staunton university.